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Defending champions Southern Brave will face London Spirit in the second match of Women’s The Hundred 2024 season on July 24. The much-awaited contest, marking the first respective outing for both sides in the tournament, will be staged at The Rose Bowl in Southampton and the action will commence from 7:30 PM IST onwards.
Here at OneCricket, we take a look at Dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, pitch report, top player picks and the best-predicted fantasy XIs for the match.
SOB-W vs LNS-W Head-to-Head Stats
Southern Brave is yet to lose a single game against London Spirit across all their three meetings in The Hundred. The upcoming match will mark the fourth head-to-head battle between the two sides.
| Matches | Southern Brave Women | London Spirit Women | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
SOB-W vs LNS-W Pitch Report
The conditions at the Rose Bowl in Southampton will prove effective for batters. However, spinners can make some impact in the game especially during the middle overs of the innings. The average first innings total at the venue in last year’s Women’s The Hundred turned out to be 132.
Fantasy value from the pitch report
- The pitch report indicates that quality fast bowlers and a couple of spinners will be considered as ideal picks for the fantasy playing XI.
- The batting department should consist of explosive top-order and middle-order batters to earn effective points from the fantasy contests.
SOB-W vs LNS-W Fantasy Cricket Tips
Southern Brave Women Heavy Fantasy XI
- Southern Brave top-order batter Danni Wyatt and middle-order star Maia Bouchier will be considered as ideal picks in the batting line-up owing to their recent form in T20 cricket.
- Southern Brave captain Georgia Adams has picked up 17 wickets in her past 10 T20 innings and will enter Women’s The Hundred 2024 season as one of the in-form player for her team.
London Spirit Women Heavy Fantasy XI
- For London Spirit, Heather Knight has tallied 112 runs in the past five innings. The English middle-order heavyweight also holds a legion of experience in T20 cricket, which includes 119 international outings.
- Sarah Glenn and Danielle Gibson are imperative picks among the bowlers in case of selecting a London Spirit-heavy fantasy XI.
SOB-W vs LNS-W Winner Prediction
On the basis of recent form and superior head-to-head record, defending champions Southern Brave will be considered as favorites to defeat London Spirit Women.
SOB-W vs LNS-W Top Player Picks
Danni Wyatt (SOB-W)
- English veteran Danni Wyatt will start out as one of the key players in the Southern Brave Women in the Hundred 2024 season. The cricketer holds an experience of 160 T20Is, scoring 2,828 runs at an average of 23.
Georgia Adams (SOB-W)
- Southern Brave captain Georgia Adams has picked up 17 wickets in her past 10 T20 outings at an impressive bowling average of 11.47. The 30-year-old is also a seasoned top-order batter in England’s domestic circuit.
Heather Knight (LNS-W)
- English legend and London Spirit star Heather Knight has plundered over 2,000 runs in 107 T20I innings at an average of nearly 26. She recently played a crucial role in England’s 5-0 T20I series win over New Zealand at home.
Sarah Glenn (LNS-W)
- London Spirit bowling all-rounder Sarah Glenn has picked up 12 wickets in her last seven T20 outings. The cricketer also holds a T20I strike-rate of nearly 120 with the bat, making her an ideal exponent for the slog overs.
SOB-W vs LNS-W Differential Picks
Lauren Bell (SOB-W)
- English fast bowler Lauren Bell dismantled New Zealand in the recently-concluded white-ball series at home. Despite her young age, the 23-year-old holds a vast experience in T20 cricket through international and franchise competitions.
Danielle Gibson (LNS-W)
- London Spirit’s bowling all-rounder Danielle Gibson will start out as one of the key members for her franchise this Women’s The Hundred season owing to her recent form and bowling stats, which includes seven wickets in the past few weeks at a strike-rate of just a little above 14.
SOB-W vs LNS-W Fantasy Expert Advice
Given the form of the players and the expected playing conditions, a 2-4-3-2 combination could be rewarding for the game.
SOB-W vs LNS-W Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
| Roles | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicketkeepers | Rhianna Southby, Georgia Redmayne |
| Batters | Maia Bouchier, Meg Lanning, Danni Wyatt, Heather Knight |
| All-rounders | Charli Knott, Chloe Tryon, Sarah Glenn |
| Bowlers | Lauren Bell, Tara Norris |
| Captain | Danni Wyatt |
| Vice-Captain | Heather Knight |
Southern Brave Women: 6 players, London Spirit Women: 5 players
SOB-W vs LNS-W Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues
| Roles | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicketkeepers | Katie Jones, Georgia Redmayne |
| Batters | Danni Wyatt, Meg Lanning, Maia Bouchier, Heather Knight |
| All-rounders | Charli Knott, Charlie Dean, Danielle Gibson |
| Bowlers | Lauren Bell, Tara Norris |
| Captain | Maia Bouchier |
| Vice-Captain | Danielle Gibson |
Southern Brave Women: 5 players, London Spirit Women: 6 players
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